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Charlie Viehl

Charlie Viehl

Joined: Mar 4, 2025

Charlie Viehl is the deputy editor for the Oregon Ducks, Colorado Buffaloes, and USC Trojans on SI. He has written hundreds of articles for SI and has covered events like the Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff Quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl. While pursuing a career in sports journalism, he is also a lifelong musician, holding a degree in Music and Philosophy from Boston College. A native of Pasadena, California, he covered sports across Los Angeles while at Loyola High School and edited the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program’s magazine at BC. He is excited to bring his passion for storytelling and sports to fans of college athletics.

Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field.
Football

The Cleveland Browns upset the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday as Cleveland rookie Shedeur Sanders faced off against an NFL legend in Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a former opponent of his father, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) takes the field before an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Football

The Cleveland Browns lost to the Buffalo Bills 23-20 on Sunday, but rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders proved his loyalty to his coaches and his team after the game. After dealing with the spotlight during his time with the Colorado Buffaloes, Sanders has

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Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field.
Football

It's early, but the Colorado Buffaloes have turned the page to next season after finishing 3-9 in 2025. What are the biggest games for Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes on their schedule in 2026?

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Nov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks along the sidelines late in the fourth quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Football

The Colorado Buffaloes and Kansas State Wildcats will kickoff at 10 a.m. MT on Saturday, Nov. 29, to conclude the regular season. Accustomed to late kickoffs, Colorado coach Deion Sanders and his team have an early one on the road against Kansas State.

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